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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,589.20, 14,383.80 and 3,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,589.20, 14,383.80 and 3,017.40 is: 4,526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,589.20 : 14,383.80 = 3,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,589.20/14,383.80 = 3,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,589.20x = 14,383.80 × 3,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,589.20x = 43,401,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,401,678.12/9,589.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.10

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